Dustin Stephan

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Senior Creative Producer @ Blue Telescope
Orlando, FL, US
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A grant and award-winning producer and director, Dustin enjoys working at the intersection of performance and technology to provide immersive storytelling experiences.   Dustin brings over 30 years of experience including appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, Walt Disney World, contracted industrial work and major network filming.  Videos of his choreography and performances have gone “viral” with views on YouTube and Facebook well over 120 Million.   He served as an Adjunct Lecturer for Indiana University from 2010 – 2015 and recently presented his unique work at the ECTA conference in Germany.   Dustin was recently conferred as a Master of Entertainment Technology candidate at Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center with a Themed Entertainment Concentration.  He enjoys developing interactive storytelling experiences across all mediums.  Specialties: Directing, Theatrical Development, Production, Creative Team Leader, Interaction Designer, Game Development, Dance & Performance Education, Choreography, Stage Production, Higher Education, Union Theater, Scheduling, Theater Technology, Dance (commercial and cultural), Music Theory and Audio Production, Design, Video Production, Video Art, Personal and Group Fitness.

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Blue Telescope

Blue Telescope

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Senior Creative Producer
Orlando, FL, US
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  • Blue Telescope
    Senior Creative Producer
    Blue Telescope
    Orlando, Fl, Us
  • Themed Entertainment Association
    Chair, Nextgen Committee
    Themed Entertainment Association Nov 2021 - Present
    NextGen Committee Chair, Themed Entertainment Association. - Supporting the Next Generation of Cultural Attractions and Location-Based Entertainment industry creatives. Champion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility within our industry and TEA initiatives.
  • Blue Telescope
    Creative Producer
    Blue Telescope May 2021 - Present
    Orlando, Florida, United States
  • Themed Entertainment Association
    Eastern North America Board Of Directors
    Themed Entertainment Association Nov 2018 - Nov 2020
    Themed Entertainment Association Eastern Division Board of DirectorsNextGen Committee MemberCMU NextGen Club President (2018 - 2019)
  • Walt Disney Imagineering
    Project Management Studio
    Walt Disney Imagineering Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
    Orlando, Florida, United States
    Managed project deliverables and completion of facility scope through closeout of marquee theme park attractionFacilitated executables and relationships between Creative, Ride, Show, and Facility disciplinesMitigated risks in procuring and assembling turnover documentation for handoff to operations and archivesLiaised with contractors, trades, and vendors to finalize punch list and conclude project scope
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Graduate Research Assistant
    Carnegie Mellon University Jan 2019 - May 2019
    Greater Pittsburgh Area
    - Researched ways to solicit audio collection by the public for clients Bosch & Phillips- Analyzed current research in the field to develop new models to create datasets of audio samples- Applied research & findings to new methodologies in collecting, tagging, analyzing and creating data for future publication - Developed presentations & keynotes for pitching to clients
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Graduate Student
    Carnegie Mellon University Aug 2017 - May 2019
    Greater Pittsburgh Area
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
    Carnegie Mellon University Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
    Greater Pittsburgh Area
    -Researched educational escape rooms for potential future installation with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History as a client-Worked with researchers and undergraduates from the Human-Computer Interaction Institute to develop rapid prototypes of intellectually stimulating puzzles-Teaching Assistant for course at the Entertainment Technology Center for 77 graduate students-Responsible for presenting engaging material, keeping attendance records, distributing grades, providing confidential mentorship
  • Children'S Museum Of Pittsburgh
    Creative Director
    Children'S Museum Of Pittsburgh Jan 2019 - May 2019
    Greater Pittsburgh Area
    Project One Small Act - Producer & Creative DirectorLed team of engineers and artists to develop an interactive experience for a new exhibit in 15 weeks Communicated with key stakeholders to provide regular feedback and execute project to exacting standards Ran meetings, assed action items, established schedules, agendas, scope, design pillars and objectives for engaging experience infusing physical elements and cutting edge technologyExhibit is slated for installation Fall 2019
  • Give Kids The World Village
    Creative Director
    Give Kids The World Village Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
    Orlando, Florida Area
    Project Miracle Workshop - Creative Director & ProducerOrchestrated multidisciplinary teams to develop an interactive animatronic by establishing scope, installation timeline, schedule, and budget while delivering a robust product to meet the needs of the client and guestsProvided artistic direction for marketing materials, presentations and content for dynamic storytelling experience Collaborated with outside vendors, engineers and client to streamline an efficient process for an aggressive timeline Managed play-testing, rapid prototyping, and iteration for development of a robust and modernized animatronicWorked with existing intellectual property to cohesively integrate within existing attractionsCreative Good Fund, Producer / Designer / Creative Director Carnegie Mellon University - Give Kids The World VillageRecipient of endowment to design, prototype and play-test innovative experiences for a nonprofit clientDeveloped concepts and delivered pitches to key stakeholders and executives in the organizationDesigned experiences utilizing advanced technology, exceeding the needs of the demographic the resort serves
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Executive Producer
    Carnegie Mellon University Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
    Greater Pittsburgh Area
    Building Virtual Worlds - Producer / Creative Director / DesignerProducer & Team member tasked with rapid prototyping experiences utilizing a multitude of platforms including: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), CAVE (Location Based movement platform), Microsoft Kinect
  • Herschend Family Entertainment
    Dance Captain
    Herschend Family Entertainment Feb 2015 - Aug 2017
    -Dance Captain on the Showboat Branson Belle-Perform up to 12 shows weekly-Wrote and developed new show concept for seasonal operation-Produced, wrote, cast and directed a concept for a specialty show utilizing new technology with traditional blocking, combat and swordplay. - Responsible for maintaining show quality regarding staging and daily performance of cast in a professional stage production
  • Indiana Dance
    Owner, Creative / Artistic Director / Producer
    Indiana Dance Jan 2010 - Oct 2015
    Bloomington, Indiana Area
    • Provided overall artistic vision for the program and subsequent production company• Led the development of new theatrical productions, with professional artists and designers• Conceptualized studio objectives, new work, choreography, future work and collaborations• Juggled multiple projects simultaneously, curriculum planning, grant writing, and scheduling• Quickly ascertained problem areas in shows and troubleshoot challenges to turn them into opportunities• Contracted and negotiated terms with outside artists, musicians and vendors• Coordinated rehearsals and maintain working dance repertoire for regional and national performances and competitions• Trained National Dance Champions (titles in 2010, 2011 and 2012, 2014)
  • Indiana University Bloomington
    Adjunct Lecturer / Professor
    Indiana University Bloomington Jan 2008 - Feb 2015
    Bloomington, Indiana
    • Inspired and motivated artists to test the bounds of their imagination • Successfully communicated and presented engaging lectures to students, evaluate and quickly assess student skills and comprehension, mentor students, administer grades and rehearse master works• Accountable for developing syllabi and curriculum relevant to current entertainment topics and trends for up to six classes a semester, up to and exceeding fifty plus students per class• Developed, choreographed and directed new stage work, collaborating with professionals from other University Schools and Departments including the Jacobs School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Drama• Courses instructed include: Modern/ Contemporary Dance, Ballroom and Social Dance, Hip Hop, and Irish Step Dance, Teaching of Dance Activities
  • The Walt Disney Company
    Performer
    The Walt Disney Company May 2008 - Jul 2011
    • Trained roles include; Block Party Bash Parade, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade, Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage, Fantasmic!, Jedi Training Academy, Stars Wars Weekends; 2008, 2009, 2010, and the special event, Last Tour to Endor• Collaborated with show directors to enhance story telling opportunities• Performed in Parades, Shows, Special Events and Media Events• Worked within Actor’s Equity Association agreement and guidelines
  • Rise And Shine Studio
    Artistic Director, Choreographer
    Rise And Shine Studio Jan 2003 - Jan 2008
    Created and maintained repertoire for internationally acclaimed dance company. Notable performances include; The Grand Ole Opry, Multiple Engagements with the Bloomington Pops Orchestra, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, International folk festivals in France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Canada.

Dustin Stephan Skills

Theatre Dance Leadership Choreography Production Public Speaking Stage Event Planning Storytelling Location Based Entertainment Entertainment Mentoring Social Media Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Pro Video Production Festivals Editing Research Music Event Management Final Cut Pro Management Teaching Creative Direction Augmented Reality Mixed Reality Virtual Reality Creative Content Production Creative Content Creation Directing Multitasking Skills Grant Writing Music Theory Marketing Fundraising Show Production Performance Technology Project Coaching Script Writing Mechatronics Extended Reality Photoshop Microsoft Word Strategic Planning Modeling

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Dustin Stephan attended Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington.

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